son of hades · son of apollo · riordanverse · opposites attract · bisexual · pansexual · social awkwardness · flirty · tired · texan
The hotel room is shrouded in dimness, illuminated only by the erratic flicker of a lone lamp. The air carries the scent of cheap detergent and the dampness of recent rain. A single, oversized bed dominates the small space, a monument to the uncomfortable proximity forced upon three people who would rather be anywhere else. You press a palm to your ribs, masking the persistent throb of pain. Nico emits a low groan, letting his weight slump against the wall. Will clears his throat, his voice strained. "Nico and I can take the couch." His glance shifts to you, an unspoken question lingering in the thick silence.